Project Management Assistant
Company
Location
Basingstoke, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/25/2025
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Description
Location
Basingstoke, GB
Department Name
CS Wessex Infrastructure Programme Team (880015) G1
About Network Rail
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Brief Description
We are offering an exciting 12-month opportunity for a Project Management Assistant to join our team and play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of railway infrastructure projects.
In this role, you will work closely with the Project Management team to assist in the day-to-day coordination and administration of projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with:
We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and eager to learn—someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to support a dynamic team.
About The Role (External)
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Salary : £28,000 - £33,000
This is an Opportunity for 12 months
Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form
We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.
We offer excellent benefits, including:
🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.
🚂 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
🚂 Up to 75% off leisure travel.
🎟 ️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
🕊 ️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
❤ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
🧸 We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Plus, more….
We are proud to be recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for the third year in a row.
We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.
At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment . For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link
Do you consider yourself to have a protected characteristic? If so and you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcer who will happily assist.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All propective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre –employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee’s unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.
Closing date : 7 th August 2025 , late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.
Basingstoke, GB
Department Name
CS Wessex Infrastructure Programme Team (880015) G1
About Network Rail
Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter
At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.
We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.
If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!
Brief Description
We are offering an exciting 12-month opportunity for a Project Management Assistant to join our team and play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of railway infrastructure projects.
In this role, you will work closely with the Project Management team to assist in the day-to-day coordination and administration of projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with:
- The Guide to Railway Investment Projects (GRIP)
- Railway Group Standards
- Network Rail’s company standards
- All relevant legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM)
We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and eager to learn—someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to support a dynamic team.
About The Role (External)
- Work as part of a project team, assisting to deliver projects to time, cost and quality through various phases in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
- Collate, format and distribute data to support project requirements. Cascade to internal and external parties where appropriate.
- Using the available reporting systems and guidelines monitor and report on project progress.
- Maintain and generate project and programme documentation in accordance with project reporting system guidelines.
- Participate in projects as required.
Job Skills, Experience and Qualifications
- Educated to HND/HNC level, relevant project or administration experience
- Ability to organise and prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
- Strong organisation skills
- Good communication skills (verbal and written)
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, PPT)
- Knowledge and experience of applying project methodologies
- Obtained or working towards a project related qualification
- Networking and stakeholder engagement skills
- Commercial & financial awareness
- Experienced with PowerBI
Salary : £28,000 - £33,000
This is an Opportunity for 12 months
Been referred by a friend, then please complete this form
We’re an organisation where people matter. We matter to millions.
We offer excellent benefits, including:
🌞 Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
✨ Defined benefit pension scheme.
🚂 75% subsidy on rail and underground season tickets.
🚂 Up to 75% off leisure travel.
🎟 ️ Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
🎁 Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
🌍 Flexible/hybrid working arrangements.
🕊 ️ Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.
❤ Healthcare Scheme, GymPass discounts, Cycle to work plus more.
🧸 We offer generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave to support our employees during significant life moments
Plus, more….
We are proud to be recognised as a Times Top 50 Employer for Gender Equality for the third year in a row.
We are committed to a diverse workplace enriched with representation from diverse cultures, backgrounds and skills. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where difference is embraced, and individuals can thrive. We recognise that the success of the team is dependent on a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined group of individuals, aligned to deliver successful solutions.
At Network Rail, we have a number of employee networks to reflect our diverse population and help to raise issues to the wider workforce and support their membership and support our Everybody Matters strategy, led by our central Diversity & Inclusion team. We have Diversity & Inclusion Champions who take part and lead on many activities, to drive through more initiatives to support an inclusive environment for all its people and promote a professional and positive working environment . For more information on Diversity & Inclusion at Network Rail, please follow this link
Do you consider yourself to have a protected characteristic? If so and you require any additional support with your application, please do not hesitate to contact the Resourcer who will happily assist.
Drugs and Alcohol Standard:
Our Drugs and Alcohol Standard is changing as of 16.01.2023. All propective candidates who have not been offered a conditional role by 16.01.2023 will be required to undergo and pass a drugs and alcohol test. Your application will be rescinded if you record a positive test. All positive drugs and alcohol test results for prospective candidates will be securely held on Sentinel database and a 5 year suspension from applying for a safety critical role, a role which requires PTS certification or a Key Safety role on Network Rail Managed Infrastructure will be enforced.
Network Rail adheres to pre-employment Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS), this is government standard for pre –employment vetting. BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting requires Network Rail to screen a potential employee’s unspent criminal convictions and undertake 3 year career checks. Employment at Network Rail is subject to employees meeting the BPSS government standard pre-employment vetting.
Closing date : 7 th August 2025 , late applications will not be accepted. We retain the right to close the advert before the listed closing date based on application volumes.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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